Nissan Pathfinder: In case of emergency - Flat tire

• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Changing a flat tire

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Nissan Pathfinder 2022

This vehicle is equipped with Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). It monitors tire pressure of all tires except the spare. When the low tire pressure warning light is lit, and the "Tire Pressure Low - Add Air" warning appears in the vehicle information display, one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. If equipped, the system also displays pressure of all tires (except the spare tire) on the display screen by sending a signal from a sensor that is installed in each wheel. If the vehicle is being driven with low tire pressure, the TPMS will activate and warn you of it by the low tire pressure warning light. This system will activate only when the vehicle is driven at speeds above 16 mph (25 km/h).

WARNING

• Radio waves could adversely affect electric medical equipment. Those who use a pacemaker should contact the electric medical equipment manufacturer for the possible influences before use.
• If the low tire pressure warning light illuminates while driving, avoid sudden steering maneuvers or abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull off the road to a safe location and stop the vehicle as soon as possible.

  Driving with under-inflated tires may permanently damage the tires and increase the likelihood of tire failure.

  Serious vehicle damage could occur and may lead to an accident and could result in serious personal injury.

  Check the tire pressure for all four tires. Adjust the tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label to turn the low tire pressure warning light OFF. If the light still illuminates while driving after adjusting the tire pressure, a tire may be flat or the TPMS may be malfunctioning. If you have a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire as soon as possible, If no tire is flat and all tires are properly inflated, have the vehicle checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

• When using a wheel without TPMS such as the spare tire, the TPMS will not function and the low tire pressure warning light will flash for approximately 1 minute. The light will remain on after 1 minute. Have your tires replaced and/or TPMS system reset as soon as possible. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for these services.
• Replacing tires with those not originally specified by NISSAN could affect the proper operation of the TPMS.
• Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol tire sealant into the tires, as this may cause a malfunction of the tire pressure sensors.

Changing a flat tire Nissan Pathfinder 2022

Basic information

If you have a flat tire, follow the instructions in this section:

Stopping the vehicle

1. Safely move the vehicle off the road and away from traffic.

2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

3. Park on a level surface and apply the parking brake. Press the park button to shift to the P (Park) position.

4. Turn off the engine.

5. Raise the hood to warn other traffic and to signal professional road assistance personnel that you need assistance.

6. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle and stand in a safe place, away from traffic and clear of the vehicle.

WARNING

• Make sure the parking brake is securely applied and the shift position is placed in the P (Park) position.
• Never change tires when the vehicle is on a slope, ice or slippery areas.

  This is hazardous.

• Never change tires if oncoming traffic is close to your vehicle. Wait for professional road assistance.

1. Blocks
2. Flat tire

Blocking wheels

Place suitable blocks at both the front and back of the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire to prevent the vehicle from moving when it is jacked up.

WARNING Be sure to block the wheel as the vehicle may move and result in personal injury.

Getting the spare tire and tools

1. Open the liftgate and lift the luggage board in the cargo area using the strap.

2. Remove the jack and tool kit cover by lifting up using the handles.

3. Remove the tool kit A by releasing the Velcro straps B .

4. Remove the jack.

• The jack is secured by a fastener C . To release the fastener, assemble the jacking rod D into the wheel nut wrench E and rotate counterclockwise to release.
• Insert the flat end of the wheel nut wrench E into the slot of the fastener C , and rotate counterclockwise to release the jack.

5. The lowering mechanism for the spare tire is located on the passenger side of the cargo area. Remove the cover F to access the lowering mechanism.

6. Attach the spare tire winch socket G to the lowering mechanism nut.

7. To lower the spare tire, insert the wheel nut wrench E into the jacking rod D and insert the T-shaped end of the jacking rod into the winch socket G and rotate counterclockwise.

8. Once the spare tire is lowered, release it from the vehicle by guiding the lowering cable and winch through the center of the tire.

NOTE: Fully lower the spare tire below the vehicle before attempting to remove the winch from the spare tire.

9. After removing the spare tire from under the vehicle, be sure to crank the cable up by rotating the winch socket clockwise to stow it.

CAUTION

• Make sure safety cable is coiled above spare tire when reinstalling spare tire/wheel.
• When re-installing the spare tire under the vehicle after use, be sure to secure it with the tire stem facing down toward the ground. If the spare tire is improperly secured with the stem facing up towards the bottom of the vehicle, there is an increased risk of separating from the vehicle in the event of a crash which may pose a hazard in traffic or risk of injury to others.

Jacking up vehicle and removing the damaged tire

WARNING

• Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by the jack. If it is necessary to work under the vehicle, support it with safety stands.
• Use only the jack provided with your vehicle to lift the vehicle. Do not use the jack provided with your vehicle on other vehicles. The jack is designed for lifting only your vehicle during a tire change.
• Use the correct jack-up points. Never use any other part of the vehicle for jack support.
• If your vehicle is equipped with Running Boards use the Jack Point located on the front or rear mounting brackets.
• Never jack up the vehicle more than necessary.
• Never use blocks on or under the jack.
• Do not start or run the engine while vehicle is on the jack. It may cause the vehicle to move. This is especially true for vehicles with limited slip differentials.
• Do not allow passengers to stay in the vehicle while it is on the jack.
• Never run the engine with a wheel(s) off the ground. It may cause the vehicle to move.

Always refer to the illustration for the correct placement and jack-up points for your specific vehicle model and jack type.

Carefully read the caution label attached to the jack body and the following instructions.

Vehicle shown without running boards

Vehicle shown with running boards

WARNING

• If your vehicle is equipped with Running Boards use the Jack Point located on the front or rear mounting brackets.
• The Jack Point is located directly behind the triangle shaped protrusion near the front and rear of the Running Board stepping surface.

1. Loosen each wheel nut one or two turns by turning counterclockwise with the wheel nut wrench. Do not remove the wheel nuts until the tire is off the ground.

2. Place the jack directly under the jack-up point as illustrated so the top of the jack contacts the vehicle at the jack-up point.

The jack-up points are indicated by the notches under the frame.

If the vehicle is equipped with NISSAN Running Boards, the jack-up points are indicated on the running board stepping surface and the running board mounting brackets.

The jack should be used on firm and level ground.

3. Install the assembled jack rod into the jack as shown.

4. To lift the vehicle, securely hold the jack lever and rod. Carefully raise the vehicle until the tire clears the ground.

5. Remove the wheel nuts and then remove the tire.

NOTE: If the lug nut wrench/jack handle contacts the ground while raising the vehicle, disassemble the lug nut wrench from the jack extension rod, rotate it 90 degrees and reassemble.

Installing the spare tire

The spare tire is designed for emergency use.

1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface between the wheel and hub.

2. Carefully put the spare tire on and tighten the wheel nuts finger tight.

3. With the wheel nut wrench, tighten wheel nuts alternately and evenly in the sequence illustrated ( A ,  B ,  C ,  D ,  E ) until they are tight.

4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire touches the ground. Then, with the wheel nut wrench, tighten the wheel nuts securely in the sequence illustrated ( A ,  B ,  C ,  D ,  E ). Lower the vehicle completely.

WARNING

• Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose or come off.

  This could cause an accident.

• Do not use oil or grease on the wheel studs or nuts. This could cause the nuts to become loose.
• Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle has been driven for 621 miles (1,000 km) (also in cases of a flat tire, etc.).

As soon as possible, tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque with a torque wrench.

 83 ft-lb (113 N·m)

The wheel nuts must be kept tightened to specification at all times. It is recommended that wheel nuts be tightened to specifications at each lubrication interval.

Adjust tire pressure to the COLD pressure.

COLD pressure: After vehicle has been parked for 3 hours or more or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km).

COLD tire pressures are shown on the Tire and Loading Information label affixed to the driver side center pillar.

5. Securely store the flat tire, tools and jacking equipment in the vehicle.

6. Close the liftgate.

WARNING

• Always make sure that the spare tire and jacking equipment are properly secured after use. Such items can become dangerous projectiles in an accident or sudden stop.
• The spare tire is designed for emergency use.